Hey guys, just joined the forum and I'm looking for a new car for about $20,000. Any ideas? i've been looking at the 07' 328i coupe but there are so many 3 series I'm not sure which one is the best for the money.

I must say I am often the brunt of jokes because I have a 328i convertible and its considered slow. I bought mine for my wife so she really didn't need the extra HP. I still think it's pretty fast for a 6 Cylinder non-turbo. The 335 has 100HP more than the 328i so if you are into speed and into modding then go with a 335. The only issue is that the 335 has had is the fuel pump issue which is a BMW defect and is generally covered by BMWNA. There are very few mods for a 328 and it will cost you close to $10,000 to gain 100HP on a 328. But so far mine has been very reliable and I haven't seen any major complaints about it on the message boards. So I will echo the others get a 335i or a M3.

Hey that Dantana's lot is always monitored by someone who boots cars so you may want to check if they are ok with a meet there. They boot people who park in that lot and go somewhere other than the Shops Around Lenox, so it's probably ok if people end up going to Dantana's, but i dont know, you may wanna check

You are correct. I was advised that if you park there, DO NOT GO ACROSS TO LENOX MALL. If you need to go to the mall drive your car over to Lenox and then park at Lenox. As long as we are going to Dantana's or if you hang out and then leave you will be fine. There is someone sitting in the lot waiting to boot cars, so do not walk anywhere else. I will talk to security and the boot people if I see them as soon as I arrive there.

Also the Bimmerforums guys are meeting tomorrow at Tilted Kilt Cumberland. One of their guys has just returned from interning with BMW M. He will be signing autographs and talking about his experience.